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Portsmouth is located in Newport County, Rhode Island. Most of the city lies on Aquidneck Island, which it shares with the cities of Newport and Middletown. As of the 2010 census, the population of Portsmouth was 17,389. Portsmouth also claims several smaller islands, including Prudence Island, Patience Island, Hope Island and Hog Island. Historic Portsmouth was settled in 1638 by a group of religious dissenters from Boston Colony, including William Coddington, Dr. John Clarke and Anne Hutchinson. Shallow Sandy Point Beach is a great beach for families. It's located at the end of Sandy Point Avenue on the Sakonnet River. The beach is free to town residents and offers restrooms, changing rooms and picnic tables. Hope Island, Prudence Island and Patience Island are part of the Narragansett Bay Reserve and home to colonal wading birds during their nesting season in spring and summer. Hog Island contains the Shoal Lighthouse off the south end of the island and is also home to a small summer vacation colony, but has no permanent year-round residents. Recreational activities available in Portsmouth include fishing, golf, tennis, bicycling, sailing, swimming and horseback riding. It's minutes away from the city of Newport and all of their historical attractions and festivals, including the Newport Jazz Festival and the Newport International Film Festival. One of the most well-known attractions is the Newport Cliff Walk, a 3.5-mile public access walkway along the shoreline that's been designated a National Recreation Trail.

Surrounding areas: Middletown, Rhode Island (1.6 mi), Prudence Island, Rhode Island (4.2 mi), Newport, Rhode Island (5.2 mi), Tiverton, Rhode Island (5.5 mi), Little Compton, Rhode Island (5.8 mi), Jamestown, Rhode Island (6.7 mi), Bristol, Rhode Island (8.4 mi)

Portsmouth Vacation Rentals




Portsmouth Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Founder's Brook Motel & Suites314 Boyd's LnPortsmouth, RI (401) 683-1244
Econo Lodge1359 W Main RdMiddletown, RI2.0 mi.(410) 849-2718
Courtyard Marriott9 Commerce DrMiddletown, RI2.6 mi.(401) 849-8000
Holiday Inn Express Middletown855 W Main RdMiddletown, RI2.6 mi.(401) 848-7128
Days Inn Of Newport425 E Main RdMiddletown, RI2.7 mi.(401) 846-3555
Howard Johnson Inn Newport/Middletown351 W Main RdMiddletown, RI3.4 mi.(401) 849-2000
Residence Inn By Marriott Newport/Middletown Ri325 W Main RdMiddletown, RI3.4 mi.(401) 845-2005
Hampton Inn & Suites Middletown/Newport317 W Main RdMiddletown, RI3.5 mi.(401) 848-6555
Newport Gateway Hotel31 W Main RdMiddletown, RI3.9 mi.(401) 847-2735
Motel 6249 Connell HwyNewport, RI4.2 mi.(401) 848-0600
Best Western Mainstay Inn151 Admiral Kalbfus RdNewport, RI4.4 mi.(401) 849-9880
Comfort Inn Newport28 Aquidneck AveMiddletown, RI4.6 mi.(401) 619-2800
Quality Inn Atlantic Beach Hotel34 Wave AveMiddletown, RI4.6 mi.(401) 847-5330
Rhea's Inn By The Sea42 Aquidneck AveMiddletown, RI4.6 mi.(401) 849-3548
The Greenhouse Inn30 Wave AveMiddletown, RI4.6 mi.(401) 846-0310
Architects Inn31 Old Beach RdNewport, RI5.2 mi.(888) 834-7081
Hyatt Regency NewportOne Goat IsNewport, RI5.2 mi.(401) 851-1234
Jailhouse Inn13 Marlborough StNewport, RI5.2 mi.(401) 847-4638
Mill Street Inn75 ML StNewport, RI5.2 mi.(401) 849-9500
Newport Marriott Hotel25 America's Cup AveNewport, RI5.2 mi.(401) 849-1000
The Newport Harbor Hotel And Marina49 America's Cup AveNewport, RI5.2 mi.(401) 847-9000
Yankee Peddler Inn113 Touro StNewport, RI5.2 mi.(401) 846-1323
Hotel Viking1 Bellevue AveNewport, RI5.3 mi.(401) 847-3300
Vanderbilt Hall Hotel41 Mary StNewport, RI5.3 mi.(401) 846-6200
Admiral Benbow Inn93 Pelham StNewport, RI5.4 mi.(401) 846-4256
Cliffside Inn2 Seaview AveNewport, RI5.4 mi.(401) 847-1811
Inn On Long Wharf142 Long WharfNewport, RI5.4 mi.(401) 847-7800
Long Wharf Resort5 Washington StNewport, RI5.4 mi.(401) 847-7800
Villa Liberty22 Liberty StNewport, RI5.4 mi.(401) 846-7444
Inn On The Harbor359 Thames StNewport, RI5.6 mi.(401) 849-6789
Newport Bay Club & Hotel337 Thames StNewport, RI5.6 mi.(401) 849-8600
Admiral Fitzroy Inn398 Thames StNewport, RI5.7 mi.(401) 846-4256
Newport On Shore405 Thames StNewport, RI5.7 mi.(401) 849-1500
Newport Chalet1290 Perry RdNewport, RI5.8 mi.(401) 841-0800
Wellington Yacht And Racquet Club543 Thames StNewport, RI5.9 mi.(401) 849-1770
The Bay Voyage Newport Overlook150 Bay VW DrJamestown, RI6.7 mi.(401) 423-1886
Days Inn Fall River332 Milliken BlvdFall River, MA11.5 mi.(508) 676-1991
Hampton Inn Fall River/Westport53 Old Bedford RdWestport, MA11.6 mi.(508) 675-8500
Quality Inn Fall River/somerset1878 Wilbur AveSomerset, MA12.5 mi.(508) 678-4545
Hilton Garden Inn Providence Airport/WarwickOne Thurber StWarwick, RI12.7 mi.(401) 734-9600
 
Bed & Breakfast
Carriage House Inn93 Miantonomi AveMiddletown, RI3.9 mi.(401) 841-0018
Emma C'S Bed & Breakfast18 French Farm RdAttleboro, MA24.6 mi.(508) 226-6365

Portsmouth Weather & Climate

Southeastern Massachusetts has a continental climate with maritime influences. Some areas are classified as humid continental, and others are humid subtropical. Summers are warm and humid with the possibility of thunderstorms. Occasionally these storms are severe with hail and heavy downpours. Winters are cold and snowy, with most snowfall occurring between December and March. Spring and autumn are mild, but changeable depending on the wind direction and jet stream. Cool sea breezes are common, especially in spring. Fog is also commonplace, especially in spring and early summer. Tropical storms or hurricanes are possible, especially in early autumn, but not common. Most hurricanes weaken by the time they reach Massachusetts.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 38°F 22°F 4.23 in. -
February 38°F 23°F 3.54 in. -
March 45°F 30°F 4.51 in. -
April 54°F 38°F 4.29 in. -
May 63°F 48°F 3.52 in. -
June 71°F 57°F 3.11 in. -
July 77°F 64°F 3.01 in. -
August 77°F 64°F 3.72 in. -
September 71°F 58°F 3.57 in. -
October 62°F 47°F 3.71 in. -
November 52°F 38°F 4.47 in. -
December 43°F 28°F 4.32 in. -

Portsmouth Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Quonset State airport (OQU) located about 8 miles northwest of Portsmouth in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, the Theodore Francis Green State airport (PVD) located approximately 14 miles northwest of Portsmouth in Providence, Rhode Island, the General Edward Lawrence Logan International airport (BOS) located roughly 57 miles north of Portsmouth in Boston, Massachusetts, the Worcester Regional airport (ORH) located around 58 miles northwest of Portsmouth in Worcester, Massachusetts, and finally Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) located about 63 miles north of Portsmouth in Bedford, Massachusetts.

Portsmouth Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Enchanted ForestHope ValleyRI24.1 mi.
Ocean Beach ParkNew LondonCT45.4 mi.
Whalom ParkLunenburgMA75.3 mi.
Six Flags New EnglandAgawamMA78.1 mi.
JeepersMethuenMA81.0 mi.
Funworld Game CenterNashuaNH84.2 mi.
Canobie Lake ParkSalemNH85.2 mi.
Lake CompounceBristolCT87.4 mi.
 
Water Parks
Westport Water SlideWestportMA9.5 mi.
Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and WaterparkExeterRI14.2 mi.
Water WizWarehamMA31.4 mi.
Water WizzWesterlyRI31.7 mi.
Maple Breeze ParkPawcatuckCT32.0 mi.
Splish Splash Water ParkRiverheadNY85.0 mi.
Water CountryPortsmouthNH107.8 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Green Valley Country ClubPortsmouthRI 
Montaup Country ClubPortsmouthRI 
Orchard Course at Newport National Golf ClubMiddletownRI1.7 mi.
Jamestown Golf CourseJamestownRI6.5 mi.
Fairlawn Golf CourseLincolnRI8.4 mi.
Bristol Golf ClubBristolRI9.9 mi.
North Kingstown Municipal Golf ClubNorth KingstownRI10.1 mi.
Woodland Greens & Country ClubNorth KingstownRI10.1 mi.
East Greenwich Golf & Country ClubEast GreenwichRI12.0 mi.
Goddard State Memorial ParkWarwickRI12.5 mi.
Rolling Greens Golf CourseNorth KingstownRI12.9 mi.
Touisset Country ClubSwanseaMA13.2 mi.
Swansea Country ClubSwanseaMA13.3 mi.
Yawgoo Valley Golf CourseExeterRI13.8 mi.
Wampanoag Golf CourseNorth SwanseaMA14.1 mi.
Exeter Country ClubExeterRI14.7 mi.
Rose Hill Golf ClubWakefieldRI15.0 mi.
Allendale Country ClubNorth DartmouthMA15.6 mi.
Laurel Lane Golf ClubWest KingstonRI15.7 mi.
Silver Spring Golf CourseEast ProvidenceRI16.8 mi.
Midville Country ClubWest WarwickRI16.9 mi.
Mulligans Island Golf & Entertainment CenterCranstonRI17.1 mi.
Firefly Golf CourseSeekonkMA17.2 mi.
Cranston Country ClubCranstonRI18.0 mi.
Whaling City Golf Course at New BedfordNew BedfordMA18.0 mi.
Hidden Hollow Country ClubRehobothMA19.7 mi.
Hillside Country ClubRehobothMA19.7 mi.
Middlebrook Country ClubRehobothMA19.7 mi.
Sun Valley Golf CourseRehobothMA19.7 mi.
Button Hole Golf & Learning CenterProvidenceRI19.8 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Wachusett MountainPrincetonMA69.3 mi.
Nashoba ValleyWestfordMA71.3 mi.
Mount TomHolyokeMA82.8 mi.
Mount SouthingtonSouthingtonCT83.5 mi.
Temple MountainPeterboroughNH97.4 mi.
WoodburyWoodburyCT100.6 mi.
Otis RidgeOtisMA103.8 mi.
Mohawk MountainCornwallCT108.4 mi.
Berkshire EastCharlemontMA110.8 mi.
Mount SnowBrattleboroVT111.0 mi.
Haystack at Mount SnowBrattleboroVT111.0 mi.
Pats PeakHennikerNH115.8 mi.
Butternut Ski AreaGreat BarringtonMA116.7 mi.
 
State Parks
Fort Adams State ParkRI6.8 mi. 
Colt State ParkRI7.4 mi. 
Fort Wetherill State ParkRI7.7 mi. 
Ocean Drive State ParkRI8.6 mi. 
Cocumscussoc State ParkRI10.3 mi. 
Goddard Memorial State ParkRI10.8 mi. 
Haines Memorial State ParkRI14.0 mi. 
Salter Grove State ParkRI14.7 mi. 
Demarest Lloyd Memorial State ParkMA14.9 mi. 
Pawtuxet State ParkRI15.5 mi. 
Fishermans Memorial State ParkRI16.9 mi. 
Squantum Woods State ParkRI17.1 mi. 
Meshanticut State ParkRI17.7 mi. 
Dodsworth Beach State ParkRI18.3 mi. 
Dighton Rock State ParkMA19.5 mi. 
Dawley Memorial State ParkRI20.5 mi. 
Dyerville State ParkRI20.9 mi. 
Peter Randall State ParkRI23.6 mi. 
Beach Pond State ParkRI23.7 mi. 
Lincoln Woods State ParkRI24.6 mi. 
 
Museums
Malbone EstateNewportRI5.2 mi.(History)
Newport Historical Society and Museum of Newport HistoryNewportRI5.2 mi.(History)
Newport Art MuseumNewportRI5.2 mi.(Art)
Marine Museum at Fall RiverFall RiverMA11.5 mi.(History)
Battleship CoveFall RiverMA11.5 mi.(History)
South County MuseumNarragansettRI12.1 mi.(History)
The Ladd School Virtual MuseumExeterRI14.2 mi.(History)
New Bedford Whaling MuseumNew BedfordMA17.9 mi.(History)
Heritage Harbor Museum History and Education CenterProvidenceRI20.1 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
Museum of Natural History & Cormack PlanetariumProvidenceRI20.1 mi.(Science)
Rhode Island School of Design museumProvidenceRI20.1 mi.(Art)
Providence Children's MuseumProvidenceRI20.1 mi.(Children's)
Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer HouseStoningtonCT36.6 mi.(History)
Mystic Seaport MuseumMysticCT39.0 mi.(History)
Kendall Whaling MuseumSharonMA39.5 mi.(History)
Cape Cod Childre's MuseumMashpeeMA40.9 mi.(Children's)
Plimoth PlantationPlymouthMA41.5 mi.(History)
Benjamin Nye HomesteadEast SandwichMA43.9 mi.(History)
Willard House MuseumGraftonMA50.0 mi.(Technology)
Davis Museum and Cultural CenterWellesleyMA51.2 mi.(Art)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Roger Williams Park ZooProvidenceRI20.1 mi.
Mystic AquariumMysticCT39.0 mi.
New England AquariumBostonMA56.5 mi.
Franklin Park ZooBostonMA56.5 mi.
Beardsley Zoological GardensBridgeportCT104.2 mi.


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